JOHN LIGHTFOOT DEAD After long illness in Unionville Missouri
John Lightfoot of Edgar County Illinois died at home in Unionville Missouri May 9 1925 after a lengthy illness. Born March 29 1839 in Edgar County he moved to Missouri in 1857 and married Frances Funnell February 28 1870. Survived by his wife three children Guy Hugh and Neal six grandchildren six great grandchildren and six brothers. Funeral Monday at two oclock from his home with Elder Paul Hickman officiating, burial at Lemons Cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mrs John Lightfoot and family.
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Church of Christ
Paul Hickman
Anforiville
John Lightfoot
Small Savings Large for Tunes Made
A 12 year old girl, Delende Sell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Sell of Powersville Route 6, wins two essay prizes on saving. The piece argues that saving should start early, outlines simple habits like keeping an expense log, limiting candy and waste, and using earned savings to build wealth through steady bank deposits and interest.
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Delende
Albert Sell
Powersville
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Tigney
Savin
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Dairying Profitable Here in Putnam County Says Institute
Putnam county shows dairy farming boosts soil fertility with a $110000 rise in value, per Blue Valley Creamery Institute data. Average manure yields 7.4 tons per acre at $2.60 per ton, elevating added soil value across 6500 dairy cattle. The study notes 25 to 50 percent higher profits from improved feeding, proven by Minnesota dairy trial.
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Putnam County
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Parma
Institute
University of Minnesota
Jamesport Bank Failures Hit Progressive Grundy County Town
Jamesport a small Grundy county town, hit by a string of bank failures. Peoples Bank and Commercial Bank collapsed, followed by the H A Schneer Dry Goods Company. Reorganization underway but town remains paralyzed by bad notes and weak collections. community affected, according to the Trenton Republican.
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Grundy County
Peoples Bank
Commercial Bank
H. A. Schneer Dry Goods Company
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Trenton Republican
Peoples Banks
Licensed But Not Wed Yet In Flagler Iowa
D F Kersey and Hazel J Chivers from Flagler Iowa visited Recorder Boeschela seeking a license to wed. They inquired about the time limit for returning the license and said they were not ready for the ceremony. Kersey age 41, bride 29.
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Hazel J. Chivers
Flagler
Iowa
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Unionville Wins Opening North Central Missouri Golf Meet
The Unionville team led by Gene Hunsaker and C C Kelley won the first N CM GA tournament at Kirksville. Eight clubs competed with a bogey win format, each player facing all others, social picnics ended, and next event set for Trenton after Kirksville and Unionville's near course scores.
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Kirksville
Unionville
Gene Hunsaker
CC. C Kelley E O
Lemen
Vete Bachford
A. H. Stuckey
O H. Clapper
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J G Morgan
Ville
Trenton
Chillicothe
Milan
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Parole Revoked in McHenry Case After Jail Break
George Military was paroled but his release was revoked. He had served a six month sentence for prior trouble and escaped from jail, then was recaptured by the Sheriff to serve the remainder of his term.
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Sanctuary keepers and planting rules aim to protect parks
The text describes new sanctuary rules including a keeper’s duties, the planting requirement, and fines or penalties for violations. It envisions establishing sanctuaries with grounds from which structures must be removed, with trees planted to restore habitats and benefit future generations.
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Pay of American Workers Compared to London and Cities
International Labor Office figures place American workers with about double the food purchasing power of London workers. City indices show Philadelphia 214 Ottawa 173 Amsterdam 89 Berlin 59 Milan 46 Lisbon 84 Paris 78 Rome 46 Vienna 47. The note says British workers are highly organized, Russia historically organized, and contrasts with other cities.
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International Labor Office
Geneva
Switzerland
America
London
Philadelphia
Ottawa
Canada
Russia
Union of Communists
Manufacturers News
Chicago
No Cash No Eat: Davis County Restaurants End Charge Accounts
The Davis County Republican reports that after May 1 patrons must pay cash before eating as eateries stop accepting charge accounts. Restaurants say the habit of charging meals has disrupted operations and left them without funds to cover bills.
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Davis County Republican
County Court of Scotland Decides Public Square paving
The County Court of Scotland has ordered county participation in paving around the Public Square. Memphis Democrat notes the square was paved by the city years ago, while the county refused funding. The county will fund concrete paving extending into the street as the dispute ends.
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County Court of Scotland County
Memphis
Another Teacher Employed at Unionville High School
The Vocational Home Economics vacancy at Unionville High School for next year is filled by Mrs. BEM Sparling. She will assume the position, replacing the outgoing teacher.
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Unionville High School
Bem Spariing
Sparling
Silver Bill 101221 PURE BRED Eleense No. 459 Advertisement
This notice promotes the Silver Bill horse known as Henson Culler a fine black stallion standing 18 1 2 hands high and weighing about 1200 pounds. He is advertised as a sure foal getter with strong colts and is offered for the 1925 season at the owner Henry Halley’s farm seven and a third miles southeast of Howland on the U S road. Pedigrees and terms include a $16 19 collar and a $10 fee with forfeiture if the horse is removed from the neighborhood.
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Untitled Historical Patchwork Reflects Rural Life
Fragmented OCR reveals a rural scene with mentions of farming, crops, and community notes. The text references a diary-like tone about sections, energy, and expectations for a good corn crop, alongside stray names and phrases.
Baseball Season Opens With Quarrel-Filled Idle Minds
Citizens across the country, once quick to pick fights with neighbors, will nowfocus on the opening of the league season last week. Big League teams appear evenly matched and the races promise wide interest and potential benefit to many observers.
Stock selling permits revoked by Missouri official
B T Hurwitz head of the blue sky department revokes stock selling permits of 53 Missouri firms for failing to file annual financial statements by March 1. The move, echoed by earlier actions, is said to save state funds and curb unworthy enterprises.
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B. T. Hurwitz
Blue Sky
State Finance Department
Missouri
Widower William F Martin Found Dead In Barn
William F Martin a 61 year old farmer and widower hanged himself in his Memphis area barn early in the morning. A son found him after Martin had attended church the night before and seemed cheerful, but the death is believed the result of his wife’s death three years ago and mounting distress.
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William F Martin
Memphis
Martin
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